Midwest Charity Horse Show recently announced its 85th annual show, June 9-13, 2026, in the Coliseum of Champions in Springfield, Ill.
Daily performances will be 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., with a distinguished panel of judges for Saddlebreds, roadsters, Morgans, equitation and non-rated/open classes: Sandra Currier of Bellville, Texas; Matthew Roberts of Cave Creek, Ariz; and Kristin Stivers of Midway, Ky. The Arabian and non-rated/open judge will be Todd Otterman, Indianapolis, Ind.
The prize list and forms will be available, when completed, and entries will be accepted electronically through www.horseshowsonline.com. The schedule and list of hotels will be available on Facebook as well.
Since its inception, the Midwest Charity Horse Show, an all-volunteer, nonsubsidized organization, has donated its annual proceeds to a Springfield area charity and has selected SIU School of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics as its beneficiary. Since 1987, Midwest Charity Horse Show Association (MCHSA) in partnership with SIU School of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics has been an integral part of helping children with chronic illnesses live happy, healthier lives. Proceeds from this year’s horse show help provide medication, overnight lodging, food and/or transportation for families whose child is receiving treatment. The MCHSA endowment has given more than $307,000 to SIU School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics since 1987.
For more information about the Midwest Charity Horse Show call show manager/president, Carole Kennedy at (217) 414-1900. Those who are online can log on to Facebook at www.facebook.com/midwestcharity to check for updates regarding the 2026 show.